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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,201.02 and 636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,201.02 and 636.56 is: 952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,201.02 = 636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,201.02 = 636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,201.02 × 636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 764,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,521.29/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.60

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